Where I'm From

I'm from disrespectful students 

and monotonous teachers.

From bleach blondes, perfect bodies 

and casual Everydays.

I'm from not giving a care 

not even about grades.

Too bad only a select few

can afford such and attitude. 

I'm from forever witnessing 

a terrible reluctance to learn; 

From avoiding the ignorance 

that abounds in the current generation.

I'm from a teenage body not realizing 

that their collective lack of ambition 

will hinder innovation 

when we reach working class. 

I'm from a surrounding composed of 

Immaturity;

attenpting not to fall into 

Conformity. 

I'm from self expression 

dulled greatly, 

if even it is present.

Specifically, I'm from an athletocracy 

where hypocritical haters reside.

I'm from slang so filthy, 

it'd make Shakespeare cry; 

too bad none so guilty 

could understand a lick 

of his eloquent protests. 

I'm from a people 

who prefer to stimulate the senses 

instead of the mind;

Watching books 

is now a common practice. 

From, a society that cannot Believe:

not in love, 

not in religion, 

not even in the mildly supernatural.

I'm from the 9th Fattest Country

where otter boxes 

are of more import 

than helmets,

where social media 

replaces social interaction;

where you cannot escape

Vera Wang. 

I'm from comfortable suburbs 

that cannot possible satisfy 

the greedy. 

I'm from immediate judgement,

hideous jealousy,

and all other human plagues.

I'm from watching, 

glaring as people's mouths

remain shut during the pledge 

and open during the moment of silence 

And wonder, if only I noticed 

that they no longer suggest 

that you pray. 

I'm from starbucks and stereotypes, 

from socks and sandals, 

and an ever growing population 

of self-harmers. 

I'm from light backpacks 

and repetitive "turn-it-around" classes 

where God forbid you be the one 

to ask a question. 

I'm from one semester 

Drenched in distress and dispair.

I'm from a Great Depression,

a lazy era, a world ignorant 

of its weeping heaven. 

I am ashamed of where I'm from.